Morning 01 : Arrive Mumbai
Meet our consultant and transfer to hotel for in a single day stay.

Morning 02 : Mumbai - Bangalore
Morning metropolis sightseeing browsing, Gate Way of India, Princes of Wales Museum, Hanging Backyard, Tower of Silence, Dhobi Garh & Mani Bhawan. Evening transfer to airport to connect flight for Bangalore. You will be transferred to the pre booked resort for in a single day stay.

Morning 03 : Bangalore - Mysore
Full working day metropolis tour of Bangalore visiting the Bull Temple, and Tipu's Summer Palace, drive past numerous parks, the Vidhan Soudha and down town commercial centre. Later drive to Mysore, which is 140 kms / 3 hrs.

Working day 04 : Mysore
Palaces of interest include the Maharaja's Palace, the colourful vegetable and flower markets and Chamundi Hill noted for its Nandi temple. Outside of Mysore visit Srirangapatanam to see the ruins of Tipu Sultan's capital and Somnathpur where the small Kesava temple is considered to be one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. For bird watchers the Ranganathittoo Bird Sanctuary (best season December to February) is well worth a visit.

Day time 05 : Mysore - Nagarhole National Park
Just 90 kms south-west of Mysore lies Nagarhole National Park an excellent sanctuary for viewing elephants and a rich variety of bird life. View by jeep and on elephant back . Stay at resort.

Morning 06 : Nagarhole - Ooty - Coonoor
Morning drive to Ooty (90 kms/3hrs) the famous hill station in the Nilgiri hills. Coonoor is just 13 kms from Ooty and offers a relaxing alternative. Afternoon free for leisure.

Morning 07 : Coonoor
Today leave for a visit to the tea plantations, The Botanical Gardens, and Sima Park in Coonoor. In Coonoor also see the views from Lady Canning's Seat and Dolphins Nose.

Working day 08 : Coonoor to Cochin
Drive south to the Malabar Coast to Cochin(280 kms/7 hrs). Over the centuries the Portuguese, Dutch and British have all influenced this fascinating city.

Working day 09 : Cochin
This morning visit the synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church and the spice market. In the afternoon take a harbour cruise to see some of the nearby island and Chinese fishing nets.

Day time 10 : Cochin to Periyar
After breakfast drive along the coast to Alleppey (70 kms) and take a backwater cruise for 2½ hours through some of the most picturesque backwaters in Kerala to Changancherry. Continue on by car to Lake Periyar wildlife sanctuary in the heart of the Cardamon hills. Evening viewing by an exclusive boat ride on Lake Periyar. Keep overnight at the resort.

Day time 11 : Periyar to Kodaikanal
Drive this morning upto the Palani hills to Kodaikanal (160 kms/4 hrs) a peaceful backwater hill station noted for its beautiful scenery and lake. Keep at the hotel.

Working day 12 : Kodaikanal to Madurai
This morning drive down to Madurai (90 kms/4 hrs) where life in the bustling pilgrimage city is centred around the great Meenakshi temple. In the afternoon visit this living temple returning in the evening to witness the temple music. Remain overnight at the hotel.

Day time 13 : Madurai to Chennai
Return by air or train to Chennai. Alternatively, continue by car to Chennai browsing the great temple.